Practical applications
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By concentrating on increasing efficiency, we have already developed many solutions for practical applications. You can find a selection of application examples here which will show you how we work and how our customers benefit from this.
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| Application | Branch/Area | Duty | Product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Checking for the presence of cockpit covers | Automotive industry (final assembly) | Presence inspection, Quality control | LSIS 412i smart camera |
| Safety Laser Scanners in driverless transportation systems for cockpit assembly | Automotive industry (final assembly) | Danger area safeguarding | ROTOSCAN RS4 Safety Laser Scanner |
| Safety at work in semi-automatic engine assembly | Automotive industry (final assembly) | Point of operation guarding | SOLID-4 Safety Light Curtain |
| Error detection of edges of fleece material | Automotive industry (manufacture of nonwoven fabrics) | Quality control | LSIS 412i smart camera |
| Plug detection during vehicle painting | Automotive industry (painting) | Presence inspection, Quality control | LRS 36 light section sensor |
| Profinet hand-held scanners in engine assembly | Automotive industry (powertrain) | Bar code | MA 248i modular interfacing unit |
| Safety at work during the mounting of gearboxes and motors | Automotive industry (powertrain) | Point of operation guarding | SOLID-4 Safety Light Curtain |
| Bar code decoding before transport into the heating press in the tire industry | Automotive industry (tire industry) | Bar code | BCL 500i bar code reader |
| Position monitoring during vehicle body transport | Automotive industry (vehicle body shell production) | Positioning | AMS 304i optical distance measurement system |
| Safety at work in the construction of vehicle bodies | Automotive industry (vehicle body shell production) | Point of operation guarding, Access guarding | Safety Light Curtain with COMPACTplus PROFIsafe interface |
| RFID in manufacturing processes of automobile window panes | Automotive industry, conveyor and storage systems Exclusive report | RFID, Control engineering | RFM 32 RFID read/write system (stationary), Modular interfacing units, |
| Safety at work with Profisafe sensors in vehicle assembly | Automotive industry, mounting / handling technology Exclusive report | Danger area safeguarding, Point of operation guarding, Access guarding, Control engineering | ROTOSCAN RS4, Safety Light Curtain with COMPACTplus PROFIsafe interface |
| Optical distance sensor for moving heavy loads | Building / transportation industry Exclusive report | Distance | ODSL 30 optical distance sensor, OSD 96B optical distance sensor |
| Photoelectric sensors monitor vehicle heights in windy and bad weather | Building / transportation industry Exclusive report | Presence inspection, Object protection | 96 Series |
| Complete equipping of a distribution center with sensor systems | Conveyor and storage systems Exclusive report | Bar code, Distance, Positioning | AMS 200i optical distance measurement system |
| Completeness inspection of bolted nuts | Conveyor and storage systems | Presence inspection | LSIS 412i smart camera |
| Continuously tracing tagged bales with RFID | Conveyor and storage systems Exclusive report | RFID | RFU 61 stationary UHF transponder read/write system |
| Integrative RFID-Systeme in der Lebensmittelindustrie | Conveyor and storage systems Exclusive report | RFM 32 RFID read/write system (stationary) | |
| Light section sensors control fans in press plant | Conveyor and storage systems Exclusive report | Presence inspection | LRS 36 light section sensor |
| Sensor diversity at the Reyher screw logistics center | Conveyor and storage systems Exclusive report | Bar code, Positioning, Control engineering, Optical data transmission | Bar Code Readers, Optical distance measurement systems, DDLS 200 optical data transmission, BPS 37 bar code positioning system |
| Sensors for automated book-lending processes in libraries | Conveyor and storage systems Exclusive report | Bar code, Positioning, Control engineering | AMS 304i optical distance measurement system, Bar Code Readers |
| Sensors for efficient intralogistics at dm-drogerie markt drugstore | Conveyor and storage systems Exclusive report | Access guarding, Bar code, Positioning, Optical data transmission | BCL 34 bar code reader, BPS 34 bar code positioning system, Safety Light Curtain with COMPACTplus PROFIsafe interface, DDLS 200 optical data transmission |
| AS-i safety monitors for access guarding with muting | Conveyor and storage systems (continuous conveyor) Exclusive report | Access guarding, Control engineering | AS-i Safety Monitor with ASM2E-m muting functions, COMPACT/AS-i AS-Interface Safety at Work |
| Bar code readers with Profinet in Siemens logistics center | Conveyor and storage systems (continuous conveyor) Exclusive report | Bar code, Control engineering | BCL 548i bar code reader |
| Checking cleared trays for the presence of dishes | Conveyor and storage systems (continuous conveyor) | Presence inspection, Machine protection / collision prevention | RK18 retro-reflective photoelectric sensor |
| Pallet and stack detection with light beam between two rollers | Conveyor and storage systems (continuous conveyor) | Presence inspection | HRT 46B/4.11 diffuse reflection light scanner |
| Premounted complete sets for access guarding with muting | Conveyor and storage systems (continuous conveyor) Exclusive report | Access guarding | CPSET-M24 complete muting system |
| Sensor solution for efficient luggage logistics at Fraport AG | Conveyor and storage systems (continuous conveyor) Exclusive report | Presence inspection, Bar code | Retro-reflective photoelectric sensors PRK 3B, HRTR 3B reflection light scanner with background suppression |
| Safeguarding a transport system for truck engine blocks | Conveyor and storage systems (continuous conveyor, heavy-load transport system) Exclusive report | Point of operation guarding, Access guarding | |
| Safeguarding a transport system for truck engine blocks | Conveyor and storage systems (continuous conveyor, heavy-load transport system) | Point of operation guarding, Access guarding | SOLID-4 Safety Light Curtain |
| E-Stop device for suspension gear in the electroplating industry | Conveyor and storage systems (cranes) | Danger area safeguarding, Point of operation guarding | ERS200 Safety Rope Switch |
| Positioning of suspension gears in the electroplating industry | Conveyor and storage systems (cranes) Exclusive report | Positioning | |
| Laser scanner for navigating driverless transportation systems | Conveyor and storage systems (driverless transportation systems / side-tracking skates) Exclusive report | Presence inspection, Orientation detection, Dimension, contour, volume, Positioning, Machine protection / collision prevention | ROD 4 laser distance sensor |
| Transfer car positioning | Conveyor and storage systems (driverless transportation systems / side-tracking skates) | Positioning | AMS 304i optical distance measurement system |
| Positioning of electroplating cars | Conveyor and storage systems (electroplating plants) | Positioning | AMS 304i optical distance measurement system |
| Reading bar codes on moveable meshed containers at an incline | Conveyor and storage systems (high-bay warehouse / high-bay storage device) | Bar code | BCL 504i bar code reader |
| Reliable sensor technology under highly-corrosive conditions in a salt warehouse | Conveyor and storage systems (high-bay warehouse / high-bay storage device) Exclusive report | Access guarding, Positioning, Optical data transmission | HRTR 96 diffuse reflection light scanner with background suppression, DDLS 200 optical data transmission, BPS 34 bar code positioning system |
| Sensor diversity in the intralogistics center of label manufacturer Herma | Conveyor and storage systems (high-bay warehouse / high-bay storage device, continuous conveyor) Exclusive report | Danger area safeguarding, Point of operation guarding, Access guarding, Presence inspection, Bar code, Positioning, Optical data transmission | Safety light curtains |
| Exact positioning in box depot | Conveyor and storage systems (high-bay warehouse / high-bay storage device, box depot) | Positioning | AMS 304i optical distance measurement system |
| RFID identification of stainless steel system pallets at high temperatures | Conveyor and storage systems (intralogistics, production) | RFID | TFM 05 1510.210 RFID disc transponder, MA 204i modular interfacing unit, RFM 32 RFID read/write system (stationary) |
| Height measurement on foils with highly reflective surfaces | Conveyor and storage systems (order picking) | Orientation detection, Distance | ODSL 9 optical distance sensor |
| Monitoring of pallet storage spaces | Conveyor and storage systems (order picking) | Presence inspection | PRK 25B retro-reflective photoelectric sensor with polarization filter |
| Reliable identification of manually affixed bar codes | Conveyor and storage systems (order picking) | Bar code | BCL 500i bar code reader (oscillating mirror model) |
| Sequential 2-sensor muting during pallet entry | Conveyor and storage systems (order picking, placing into and removing from heavy-duty item storage) | Access guarding | MSS Muting Mounting System, PRK 46B retro-reflective photoelectric sensors, UDC Device Column |
| Bar code reading on a conveying belt for dishwashing liquid bottles | Conveyor and storage systems (picking), packaging technology (filling systems, packaging system for dishwashing liquid) | Bar code | BCL 304i bar code reader |
| Reliable all-round detection of the smallest protrusions in transport containers | Conveyor and storage systems (picking, transport containers / trays) | Presence inspection | LPS 36 light section sensor, LSIS 412i smart camera, Reflective tape no. 7 (customer-specific) |
| Scanners for the guarding and positioning of side-tracking skates | Conveyor and storage systems (side-tracking skate), packaging technology Exclusive report | Danger area safeguarding, Access guarding | Safety Light Curtain with COMPACTplus PROFIsafe interface, ROTOSCAN RS4 Safety Laser Scanner |
| Telpher lines in an oval circuit | Conveyor and storage systems (telpher lines) | Speed, Positioning | BPS 37 bar code positioning system |
| Positioning the supports of a tunnel boring machine (TBM) | Conveyor and storage systems (tunneling machines) | Positioning, Machine protection / collision prevention | ODSL 8 optical distance sensor, OSD 96B optical distance sensor |
| Intelligent guarding with Safety Hinge Switches | Conveyor and storage systems, mounting / handling technology (safety technology) Exclusive report | Danger area safeguarding, Point of operation guarding, Access guarding, Presence inspection, Bar code, Positioning, Optical data transmission | S400 Safety Hinge Switches |
| Complete sensor systems for the beverage industry | Conveyor and storage systems, packaging technology (filling systems) Exclusive report | Access guarding, Presence inspection | MLD 500 Multiple Light Beam Safety Device |
| Detection of circuit boards | Electronics (circuit board manufacturing) | Presence inspection | HRTR 3B/XL diffuse reflection light scanner |
| Detection of circuit boards in slots | Electronics (circuit board manufacturing) | Presence inspection | HRTL 8 diffuse reflection light scanner |
| Safety Locking Devices on hoods and covers of laser imagesetters | Graphics industry (mechanical engineering) | Point of operation guarding | L100 Safety Locking Device, L200 Safety Locking Device |
| Detecting black cartons on a black conveyor belt | Graphics industry (post-press processing) | Presence inspection | HRTL 3B diffuse reflection light scanner |
| Checking changing paper sheets for presence | Graphics industry (sheet-fed printing) | Presence inspection | PRK 18 retro-reflective photoelectric sensor |
| Safety-control in a paper cutting machine | Graphics industry (sheet-fed printing, preparation) | Control engineering | MSI 100 Safety Controller, MSI 200 Safety Controller with MSI-EM extension module |
| Paper web detection on printing and paper machines | Graphics industry (web printing) | Machine protection / collision prevention | IHRT 8 diffuse reflection light scanner with background suppression |
| Identification of samples in analysis automats | Medical / analysis technology (analysis automation) | Bar code | BCL 8 bar code reader |
| Presence monitoring of glass tubes in medical samples | Medical / analysis technology (sample processing) | Presence inspection | HRTR 3B reflection light scanner with background suppression |
| PROFIBUS bar code readers in automobile production | Mounting / handling technology Exclusive report | Bar code, Control engineering | BCL 34 bar code reader, |
| Ejection monitoring of valves with laser light scanners | Mounting / handling technology (extraction) | Presence inspection, Quality control | HRTL 8 diffuse reflection laser scanner with background suppression |
| Object detection with robot thanks to light section sensor | Mounting / handling technology (extraction) Exclusive report | Presence inspection, Orientation detection | LPS 36 light section sensor |
| Barcodelesegeräte in der anspruchsvollen Glasfaser-Produktion | Mounting / handling technology (feed) Exclusive report | Bar code | BCL 500i bar code reader |
| Checking reflective metal punches for position | Mounting / handling technology (feed) | Orientation detection | LSIS 412i smart camera |
| Identifying and monitoring air filter types via bar code | Mounting / handling technology (handling) | Orientation detection, Bar code | LSIS 462i smart camera |
| Winding inspections of foils on a roller | Mounting / handling technology (handling) | Orientation detection, Quality control | PRKL 25B laser retro-reflective photoelectric sensor with polarization filter, MTKS 50x50 reflector |
| Mounting inspection for rubber seals | Mounting / handling technology (removal, automotive) | Presence inspection, Quality control | CRT 20B color sensor |
| Light section sensor determines the 3D gripping positions of a robot | Mounting / handling technology (extraction, feeding) Exclusive report | Presence inspection, Orientation detection, Control engineering | LPS 36 light section sensor |
| Thread tension regulation | Mounting / handling technology (feed, textile industry) | Orientation detection, Dimension, contour, volume | GS 754B forked sensors |
| Sensors for extreme conditions in brick factories | Mounting / handling technology (feeding), conveyor and storage systems (cranes) Exclusive report | Access guarding, Presence inspection, Distance, Positioning, Optical data transmission | AMS 304i optical distance measurement system |
| Light scanners and distance sensors for the operation of autonomous robots | Mounting / handling technology, conveyor and storage systems Exclusive report | Presence inspection, Orientation detection, Distance | BR 2 light scanner, ODSL 9 optical distance sensor |
| Reading bar codes and 2D-codes with just one device | Packaging technology (carton packaging machines) | Bar code, 2D-code, Quality control | LSIS 422i stationary 2D-code reader |
| Monitoring of pretzel dough | Packaging technology (continuous conveyors) | Dimension, contour, volume, Quality control | LSIS 412i smart camera |
| Sensors for affixing handles in a shrink-packaging machine | Packaging technology (continuous conveyors) | Presence inspection, Machine protection / collision prevention, Quality control | IS 212 inductive switch series, GS 04 optical forked sensor, MSI-SR5 Safety Relay, Retro-reflective photoelectric sensors PRK 3B |
| Web edge control in the processing of paper, paperboard and cardboard | Packaging technology (corrugated-cardboard production) | Presence inspection, Orientation detection, Control engineering | LES 36 light section sensor |
| Detection of cold cuts and cheese slices on the conveyor | Packaging technology (cutting machines) | Presence inspection | HRTR 55/44-XL stainless steel diffuse reflection light scanner |
| Container detection in automatic inspection machines | Packaging technology (filling systems) | Presence inspection, Quality control | PRKL 53 laser retro-reflective photoelectric sensor with polarization filter, TK BR 53 special reflector (for use in the food and beverage industry) |
| Crate monitoring in filling systems | Packaging technology (filling systems) | Presence inspection | HRTR3B/66-V diffuse reflection light scanner |
| Detect cap positions on PET bottles with smart cameras | Packaging technology (filling systems) Exclusive report | Orientation detection, Quality control | LSIS 412i smart camera |
| Monitoring of cans | Packaging technology (filling systems) | Quality control | LSIS 412i smart camera |
| Presence testing of shrink wrap | Packaging technology (filling systems) | Presence inspection | LSIS 412i smart camera |
| Reading bar codes and simultaneously monitoring print quality | Packaging technology (filling systems) | Bar code, Quality control | LSIS 462i smart camera |
| Label detection on juice bottles | Packaging technology (filling systems, end users) | Presence inspection | RK 72 retro-reflective photoelectric sensor |
| Inspection of flasks with smart camera | Packaging technology (filling systems, labeling machines) Exclusive report | Orientation detection, Level, Quality control | LSIS 412i smart camera |
| Detecting material jams on deflection rollers for fabric webs | Packaging technology (foil packaging machines, textile industry) | Presence inspection, Level, Machine protection / collision prevention | PRKL 25B laser retro-reflective photoelectric sensor with polarization filter |
| Monitoring labels without retrofitting with smart cameras | Packaging technology (labeling machines) Exclusive report | Orientation detection, Quality control | LSIS 412i smart camera |
| Safety Hinge Switches on guards | Packaging technology (palletizing and depalletizing machines) | Danger area safeguarding, Access guarding | S400 Safety Hinge Switches |
| Bottle detection in bottle return automats | Packaging technology (recycling and return systems) | Presence inspection | RTFR25B diffuse reflection light scanner |
| Photoelectric sensor with laser light for reliable triggering | Packaging technology (testing machine, recycling system) | Quality control | PRKL 3B laser retro-reflective photoelectric sensor with polarization filter |
| Safeguarding transport systems on garbage compactors | Tool manufacturing (presses) | Access guarding | UMC deflecting mirror column, UDC Device Column, MSI-SR4 Safety Relay |
| Safety at work in sheltered workshops | Tool manufacturing (sheet metal processing) Exclusive report | Access guarding | MLD 500 Multiple Light Beam Safety Device |
| Retroactive guarding of bending machines | Tool manufacturing (tube processing machines) | Danger area safeguarding, Access guarding | ROTOSCAN RS4 Safety Laser Scanner |
| Retrofitting bending machines | Tool manufacturing (tube processing machines) Exclusive report | Danger area safeguarding | |
| Retrofitting bending machines | Tool manufacturing (tube processing machines) | Access guarding | ROTOSCAN RS4 Safety Laser Scanner |
| Backlog detection and safety at work in a sawmill | Wood working industry (cross-cutting) | Access guarding, Presence inspection | MLD 500 Multiple Light Beam Safety Device, ROD 4 laser distance sensor |
| Detecting various plates at high speeds on a roller conveyor | Wood working industry (pallet transport) Exclusive report | Presence inspection | |
| Distance measurement when sawing wooden walls for prefabricated houses | Wood working industry (portal process, house walls) | Distance | AMS 200i optical distance measurement system |
| Safeguarding a veneer press with short safety distance | Wood working industry (presses, lamination) | Point of operation guarding | SOLID-2 Safety Light Curtain |
| Guarding of an electro-mechanical window frame press | Wood working industry (processing of windows and wood molding) | Access guarding | LA-78U laser alignment aid |
| Safeguarding of maintenance doors with Safety Locking Devices | Wood working industry (recycling system) | Danger area safeguarding, Access guarding | AC-AH-F4J2-TK actuator, L100 Safety Locking Device |
| Automation in the wood-processing industry | Wood working industry, conveyor and storage systems Exclusive report | Danger area safeguarding, Bar code, 2D-code, RFID, Speed, Positioning, Optical data transmission | BCL 504i bar code reader, DDLS 200 optical data transmission, BPS 37 bar code positioning system, RFM 32 RFID read/write system (stationary), ROTOSCAN RS4 Safety Laser Scanner |